Classroom Teacher

Job Description: Classroom Teacher

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Department: Instructional

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Summary Description

The Pine School seeks a full-time Middle School teacher to join our dynamic faculty. This position involves teaching engaging and innovative lessons focused on executive function, organization, and study habits to middle school students. In addition to leading study skills instruction, this educator will provide essential support to the 5th Grade faculty across various subject areas and serve as a student advisor.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for empowering students through goal setting and decision-making, a strong understanding of adolescent learning, and a commitment to fostering academic growth and independence. Collaboration is essential at The Pine School, and this teacher is expected to work closely with Middle School colleagues to ensure a vertically aligned and highly effective approach to student success.

Applicants will demonstrate a record of cultivating strong student relationships, creating an engaging classroom environment, and using data to enhance instruction, while actively contributing to faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives. The position reports to the Head of Middle School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fulfills professional responsibilities each year as evaluated by the Head of School, including:

• Instructional Responsibilities
  • Teaches a full load of classes or instructional minutes as defined by the appropriate division(s). 
  • Identifies and implements various instructional strategies to best serve the students in the classroom and follows any student educational plans. 
  • Follows or collaboratively selects long-range goals and short-term measurable objectives in alignment with the School’s curriculum.
  • Adequately manages preparation and time to create engaging lesson plans and appropriate instructional resources. 
  • Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy.
  • Uses data and assessment results to improve instruction. 
• Communication Expectations
  • Documents and measures student progress in a timely manner through grading, report cards, and narratives.
  • Maintains consistent and timely communication (e.g. email, phone calls, conferences) with parents, colleagues, and students. 
• Community and Culture Involvement
  • Serves as an Advisor or homeroom teacher or assumes an alternative responsibility. 
  • Manages class time and student behaviors by establishing age-appropriate classroom expectations and procedures.
  • Engages in professional development and growth, including the annual Feedback and Observation Protocol. 
  • Attends and participates in grade/division/School-wide events and PINE community activities. 
  • Supervises students as assigned by division (e.g. car line, lunch, study hall, events, etc.]. 
  • Chaperones field trips, off-campus education trips, and other out-of-school student activities as needed. Sponsors clubs and activities as divisionally appropriate. 

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred. 
• 2-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in independent schools.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in educational technologies.
• Successful track record of collaboration and working with a wide range of learners.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 
• Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere with both adults and children.

Mission Statement

The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic, and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life experiences, thoughts, and opinions and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish. We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic origins, and races.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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